Bag: meaning, definitions and examples

Colloquially refers to the action of capturing or securing something, often in sports or hunting.

• He managed to bag two ducks during the hunt
• She bagged the top prize in the competition

A large bag, often made of coarse material like burlap, used for carrying bulk items like grain or potatoes.

• He lifted the heavy sack of potatoes onto his shoulder
• The workers filled the sacks with flour

A small, soft bag typically used for holding small items or personal belongings.

• She kept her keys in a small leather pouch
• He carried coins in a pouch attached to his belt

A more formal term for any receptacle that holds items, usually rigid. Often used for larger, sturdy items.

• They used a container to store the old clothes
• The shipping container was loaded onto the truck

General term for a container used to carry things. It can refer to a variety of types including backpack, tote bag, and more.

• I need a bigger bag to carry all my groceries.
• He packed his gym clothes into the bag.

In American English, it refers to a woman's handbag. In British English, it usually refers to a small bag for carrying money.

• She always keeps her phone and wallet in her purse.
• He handed her a small purse full of coins.

A small, elegant bag typically used by women for formal occasions, often carried without a strap.

• She chose a silver clutch to match her evening gown.
• At weddings, women often carry clutches to hold their essentials.

A medium-sized bag used mostly by women for carrying personal items, often with handles or a strap.

• She searched through her handbag for her keys.
• Handbags come in many styles and colors.